© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus CONCORDIA AVGVST S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 11.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Concordia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.
